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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
• Adelaide - Older Persons Mental Health Community Team
• Salary AHP2 $91,785 -$106,330 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full time ongoing position

Exciting Opportunity in a Dynamic Mental Health Service

Build a rewarding Occupational Therapy career in a service where no two days are the same. Join CALHN’s Older Persons Mental Health Services Rapid Access Service (RAS) and work across community, residential aged care, rehabilitation and acute mental health settings, supporting older people with complex mental health and behavioural needs.

This is an opportunity to expand your clinical skills while making a genuine difference to the lives of older South Australians. You will work with consumers experiencing BPSD, dementia-related behaviours and enduring mental illness, delivering evidence-based assessment, intervention and behavioural support that improves safety, wellbeing and independence.

Working within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team, you will partner closely with consumers, carers, aged care providers and health professionals to reduce distress, support safe transitions of care and improve quality of life outcomes.

In this varied and professionally rewarding role, you will:

• Deliver functional, behavioural and psychosocial assessments
• Develop behaviour support and intervention strategies
• Support discharge planning and reduce barriers to transition
• Work across community, RACF, rehabilitation and inpatient settings
• Provide consultation, education and discipline-specific expertise
• Contribute to service improvement and evidence-based practice
• Support students and junior clinicians through supervision and mentoring

Whether you are experienced in mental health or looking to grow into the specialty, this role offers strong clinical support, ongoing professional development and exposure to highly complex and rewarding presentations within a large and respected health network.

About You

You an empathetic and motivated Occupational Therapist who enjoys building relationships, thinking creatively and supporting people with complex needs to live well and safely. You will bring:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration
• Interest or experience in mental health or older persons care
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to person-centred and evidence-based practice

Why Join CALHN Allied Health?

Join more than 2,600 allied health professionals shaping the future of healthcare across South Australia. At CALHN, you will:

• Grow your skills through supervision, mentoring and development
• Be part of supportive, multidisciplinary and connected teams
• Make meaningful impact across mental health and community care
• Access diverse career pathways across a large health network
• Contribute to innovation, education and service improvement

Discover more about CALHN, and the opportunities to make a real difference every day.

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter

We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive.

• Boost your take-home pay – salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Grow and develop – professional development allowance and pathways
• Clinical collaboration – strong multidisciplinary support and shared expertise
• Progress your career – recognition and opportunities across CALHN
• Balance your life – flexible work options available
• Stay well –leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations
• Feel supported – Employee Assistance Program for you and family

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required 930964 Occupational Therapist MH.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Curious about this role?

Connect with Yvette Moseley, Team Manager CALHN OPMH Community

P: 7425 6414

E: Yvette.moseley@sa.gov.au

Apply Now

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday 31^st May 2026

Job Ref: 930964

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information

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